Baked Stuffed Peppers

This classic recipe is perfect for gatherings,
because it's vegetarian and quite delicious!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup long-grain brown rice
3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 stalk celery
1 medium onion
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves,crumble
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/4 cup chopped green chiles
Salt & pepper to taste
4 large red bell peppers
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:
Cook the rice according to the directions and drain.
While the rice is cooking, melt the butter in a small frying pan.
Add in sunflower seeds, celery (diced) and onion (chopped).
Saute for about 4 minutes. Stir into the rice.
Add in eggs, oregano, chiles, parsley, and salt and pepper.
Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
Boil them in salted water for 5 minutes.
Now place open-end-up in a greased baking dish.
Spoon mixture into the peppers.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top.
Add 1/2 cup of hot water to bottom of dish.
Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes.